How far is City of Scranton, PA from Dorrance, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Dorrance, PA is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Dorrance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Dorrance.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 30 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nuangola
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Nuangola Road
1673 ft · 34 sec · Nuangola Road
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Turn right onto Church Road
1546 ft · 42 sec · Church Road
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Continue on Stairville Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Stairville Road
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Turn left onto Subyak Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Subyak Road
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
1.2 mi · 3 min · Blue Ridge Trail
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Turn left onto St Marys Road
14 m · 2 sec · St Marys Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Marys Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Dorrance.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Dorrance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Dorrance?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from City of Scranton and 15.4 miles from Dorrance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Dorrance.
Stop Ideas Near Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plains.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Dorrance. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.97 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dorrance
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,235 |
| Coordinates | 41.1048000, -76.0082600 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dorrance (-76.00826, 41.1048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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